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Mallis Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Mellis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mellis, Fallis, Millis, Wallis, Callis, Malia, Kallis, Vallis, Dallis

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Where is the Mallis family from?

You can see how Mallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mallis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mallis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mallis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mallis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mallis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mallis. 20% of Mallis men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mallis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallis were Manager and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 903 immigration records available for the last name Mallis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Mallis. For the veterans among your Mallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mallis in 1961 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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